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Popcorn removal versus skim coating
Removal and skim coating offer different routes to a renewed ceiling finish.
Start with the room you want to change.
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What this service can include
Compare removal and skim coating against the same ceiling and finished appearance. A removal proposal addresses the existing texture; skim coating needs a suitable surface and preparation plan. Ask what stays in place with each approach, which repairs come first and whether both estimates include the same primer and paint work.
Compare the same ceiling work
Check each room’s height and repair needs, then compare what is included after texture work. A finished, painted ceiling includes more work than removal alone.
Surface and finish
See the ceiling finish you want.
Think about how you want the room to look after the work. Tell us if you also need primer or paint.
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Before surface work begins
Have suspect wall or ceiling materials assessed before scraping, sanding or removal. EPA guidance explains that appearance alone cannot identify asbestos.
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